Family Self-Sufficiency Program

What is the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program?

FSS helps eligible applicants to develop assets and achieve economic independence. Upon successful completion of the program, applicable participants receive an interest-bearing escrow (savings) account.

Eligibility

This program is available to public housing residents or Housing Choice Voucher program participants.

Current head of household and other adult family members who are willing and able to work are eligible for the FSS Program.

Contact your FSS Program Coordinator for details or call 631-427-6220 ext. 110

Support

Program coordinators work directly with participants on setting personal goals and identifying the resources and support needed to achieve their goals. The Program Coordinator connects participants to those resources and provides continued mentorship to empower families in making positive life changes.

Areas of support

  • Childcare
  • Transportation
  • Education and training
  • Job search and retention skills
  • Financial planning, including credit counseling
  •  Homeownership counseling
  • And more

Requirements

  • The head of the household enrolls in the FSS program by signing a contract of participation.
  • Develop an Individual Training and Service Plan (ITSP) with a Program Coordinator.
  • Achieve all of the goals of your ITSP within five (5) years.
  • Obtain and maintain consistent employment.
  • Become independent of TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) for 12 consecutive months PRIOR to completion of the program

HHA holds an interest-bearing escrow (savings) account for each participant. The account accrues as the household’s portion of rent increases because of increases in earned income. The savings account awarded to the participant after successful completion of the program.

FSS Contract

FSS Action Plan